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François Lafon (1846–1913) attributed. French School Allegory of the French Republic Oil Painting, 19th Century

Sold for $500 at Collective Hudson, LLC on May 31, 2026.

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Keywords: No Reserve, late 19th century, allegorical figures, République Française, Fraternité, Égalité, monumental study, academic painting, allegory François Lafon (1846–1913) attributed. this is a French school allegorical grisaille painting of the late 19th century depicting an allegory of the French Republic. The composition shows three female figures beneath an arched setting, with inscriptions including Fraternité, Égalité, and République Française. Likely as a mural study. Oil on canvas. (Surface shows overall age-related wear, scattered scuffs, abrasions, and small losses, particularly along the upper edge and outer margins. Verso shows evidence of repairs. Unframed.)

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